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C$ 87+ Direct flights from Cairns

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CNS — SYD
18 Mar — 25 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 16 February 2026.

Fri 13/36:00 a.m.
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 15m
Jetstar
Fri 20/35:30 p.m.
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 13/2C$ 165
Mon 23/39:55 a.m.
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 10m
Jetstar
Wed 25/33:00 p.m.
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 16/2C$ 176
Tue 3/36:00 a.m.
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 15m
Jetstar
Fri 6/35:30 p.m.
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 16/2C$ 184
Thu 23/711:50 a.m.
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 15m
Virgin Australia
Mon 27/78:50 p.m.
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 30m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 16/2C$ 203
Sat 7/36:40 a.m.
CNS
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Tue 10/36:20 a.m.
SYD
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 16/2C$ 216
Thu 26/36:40 a.m.
CNS
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Thu 16/43:15 p.m.
SYD
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 13/2C$ 218
Wed 15/47:10 p.m.
CNS
-
SYD
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Thu 16/47:15 p.m.
SYD
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 16/2C$ 223
Thu 6/84:35 p.m.
CNS
-
SYD
Nonstop2h 55m
Virgin Australia
Tue 11/812:40 p.m.
SYD
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 15m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 12/2C$ 231
Mon 23/36:40 a.m.
CNS
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Mon 6/47:15 p.m.
SYD
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 13/2C$ 234
Tue 3/35:20 p.m.
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 20m
Virgin Australia
Sat 7/311:35 a.m.
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 25m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 12/2C$ 240
Fri 10/49:40 p.m.
CNS
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 20m
Jetstar
Sun 12/45:25 p.m.
MEL
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 16/2C$ 240
Mon 30/37:00 a.m.
CNS
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 30m
Jetstar
Mon 6/46:25 a.m.
MEL
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 13/2C$ 241

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Fly to

Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Fri 13/3

6:00 a.m.-8:15 a.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Fri 20/3

5:30 p.m.-7:50 p.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

C$ 165

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Mon 23/3

9:55 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Wed 25/3

3:00 p.m.-5:15 p.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 176

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 21/5

6:00 a.m.-8:10 a.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Sun 24/5

6:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m.

Nonstop2h 30m

C$ 176

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sat 25/4

3:35 p.m.-5:45 p.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Thu 30/4

6:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m.

Nonstop2h 30m

C$ 176

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Wed 4/3

6:00 a.m.-8:15 a.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Fri 6/3

5:30 p.m.-7:50 p.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

C$ 184

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Tue 3/3

6:00 a.m.-8:15 a.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Fri 6/3

5:30 p.m.-7:50 p.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

C$ 184

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 23/7

11:50 a.m.-2:05 p.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Mon 27/7

8:50 p.m.-11:20 p.m.

Nonstop2h 30m

C$ 203

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Sat 7/3

6:40 a.m.-10:40 a.m.

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/3

6:20 a.m.-8:20 a.m.

Nonstop3h 00m

C$ 216

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Thu 30/4

7:10 p.m.-10:05 p.m.

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 8/5

3:15 p.m.-6:25 p.m.

Nonstop3h 10m

C$ 218

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Thu 7/5

6:45 a.m.-9:45 a.m.

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 12/5

3:15 p.m.-6:25 p.m.

Nonstop3h 10m

C$ 218

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  • Where can you fly direct from Cairns?

    Currently, the most popular direct flight destination from Cairns is Brisbane.

  • How long is a direct flight from Cairns?

    While the flight duration depends heavily on the destination, on average, travelers can expect non-stop flights from Cairns to last approximately 2h 05m on average. The quickest direct flight from Cairns at this time departs from Cairns (2h 05m), while the longest leaves from Cairns (2h 05m).

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    If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight from Cairns, December is worth consideration as prices are at their lowest, on average. In terms of the number of daily non-stop flights, January offers travelers the most options.

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